PARKS & TRAILS - Visit Prescott, Wisconsin

PARKS & TRAILS

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Prescott’s parks and trails invite visitors to slow down, explore, and truly experience life at the river. Winding paths follow the shoreline and climb into scenic bluffs, offering peaceful river views, wildlife sightings, and easy connections between downtown, public green spaces, and the water itself. Whether you’re biking in from the Great River Road, stretching your legs after a paddle, taking a sunset walk, or letting kids roam open green space, the trails make it easy to move seamlessly from adventure to relaxation. What makes Prescott special is how naturally everything connects—parks, river access, overlooks, and town—so no matter how you arrive, you’re always just steps away from your next way to explore.

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PARKS AND TRAILS IN PRESCOTT

MAGEE WILDERNESS PARK

Magee Park is poised to serve as the trailhead for a network of trails in and around Prescott (Coulee River Trails) enhancing Magee Park as a regional destination for outdoor recreation. This 13 acre park is located north of Jefferson St. / the Great River Road at the east edge of the City of Prescott and offers hiking, wildlife observation, a bike skills track, and mountain bike trails.
ADDRESS: 671 Dexter St S, Prescott, WI 54021

POINT DOUGLAS REGIONAL TRAIL

Located across the river from Prescott, the trail starts at Point Douglas Park, and extends for 2.5 miles providing vistas of the river and the railroad track that runs along the river. Most of the trail is along bluff land and has a tree canopy for most of its length. A pedestrian bridge connects the trail to the highway bridge that leads into Prescott.
14500 Point Douglas Drive South Denmark Township, MN 55033

FREEDOM PARK + THE GREAT RIVER ROAD Visitor Center

Freedom Park is a scenic bluff-top park in Prescott overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers, known for its walking paths, native gardens, bird-watching, and sweeping river views. It’s also home to the Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center, making it a perfect starting point for exploring the area.
ADDRESS: 200 Monroe Street, Prescott, WI 54021

Pine Coulee Nature Preserve

Historic Pine Coulee and its scenic rocky “gorge” are unique to the area. This 73-acre Pine Coulee Nature Preserve in Prescott, Wisconsin is available for summer and winter use hiking. To access the trails, park in the gravel area near the Veteran's Memorial at the end of Monroe Street and Cedar Lane.

Jacques Park Public Boat Ramp

The boat launch is located on Front St. just past the Eagle's Point Condominiums. It provides a dock area to launch your boat from and a parking lot for your vehicle and trailer. See website for launch fees.
451 2nd St, Prescott, WI 54021

POINT DOUGLAS PARK

Technically on the MN side, Point Douglas Park is on the scenic St. Croix River, just above its confluence with the Mississippi River. Amenities include: Bicycling, Canoe/Kayak Launch, Fishing Pier, Grilling Area, Self-Service Pay Station, & a Swimming Beach.
14500 Point Douglas Drive South Denmark Township, MN 55033

BELL PARK

Bell Park is located next to the Welcome and Heritage Center in downtown Prescott. The bell was donated to the church and townspeople by former resident Max A. Elftman.
ADDRESS: 237 Broad St. Prescott, WI 54021

FAIRY WONDERLAND PARK

Fairy Wonderland is a whimsical outdoor place for children to use creative play and imagination while wandering around toadstools and climbing through fairy houses.
1412 Pearl Street, Prescott, WI 54021

clifton highlands golf course

Enjoy 18 Championship holes with the areas best greens along with a hilltop 9 hole Par 3 course rated among the best in Wisconsin.
N6890 1230th St, Prescott, WI 54021

Lake Street Canoe and Kayak Launch

The Lake Street canoe and kayak launch is located along the St. Croix River at the north end of Lake St. The stairs provide foot access to launch canoes, kayaks, or wind surfers.

Mercord Mill Park

This 4 acre park is located along the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. This park connects to the River Walk. Amenities include: picnic tables, benches, lag pole, grills, picnic shelter, and a public fishing dock.

Prescott City Beach

The Prescott City Beach is located along the St. Croix River. The beach features a bathhouse, bicycle rack, picnic tables, restrooms, and a sand beach.
ADDRESS: U.S. Highway 10 Bridge Prescott, WI 54021

Public Square Park

This 2 acre park is bound by Kinnickinnic St., Elm St., Orange St., and Court St. Amenities include: basketball hoops, bicycle racks, tennis courts, bench, picnic shelter with a picnic table, climbing walls, monkey bars, playground structures, and pull-up bars.

River Walk

The River Walk is located along the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers between the U.S. Highway bridge and Ash Street. The River Walk connects bicycle / walking trails together and passes through Mercord Mill Park. It features an information kiosk, benches, and picnic tables.

Shane Park Circle

This small park is located at the end of the cul-de-sac of Shane Park Circle. Amenities include: bench, picnic tables, a child's super-scoop, geodesic dome play structure, and multiple swings.

St. Croix Bluffs Neighborhood Park

The St. Croix Bluff is a 1.5 acre park located at Pearl and Canton Street. The park was developed in 1997. Amenities include: swings, basketball hoops, geodesic dome play structure, playground structures, shelter, and a soccer field.

Sunset Park

Sunset park is a .5 acre park located on Tower Road. Amenities include: bench, bench-swing, picnic tables, swings, basketball hoop, and individual playground structures.

Veteran Memorial Park

The Veterans Memorial Park is bound by Monroe St., Pine Glen St., and St. Josephs St. At this park is a Veterans Memorial Marker made of stone, 5 decorative benches, and a flag pole. Memorial Day services are held annually at the park.

Linn Street Ice Rink

The Ice Rink is a 1 acre lot located at the corner of Linn St. and St. Croix Street. During the summer, the lot serves as an open green space but is flooded in the winter to serve as an ice skating area.
Linn St. & St. Croix St., Prescott, WI 54021

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Prescott naturally encourages visitors to build itineraries that change with the seasons—and to keep coming back for what’s next.